User Manual

VocaLive

VocaLiveYour favorite vocal effectson your iPhone, iPod, iPad

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P L E A S E N O T E

iRig™,­iRig™­Mic­and­VocaLive™,­are­trademarks­or­registered­trademarks­property­of­IK­Multimedia­Production­Srl.

All­other­product­names­and­images,­trademarks­and­artists­names­are­the­property­of­their­respective­owners,­which­are­in­no­way­associated­or­affiliated­with­IK­Multimedia.­Product­names­are­used­solely­for­the­purpose­of­identifying­

the­specific­products­that­were­studied­during­IK­Multimedia’s­sound­model­development­and­for­describing­certain­types­of­tones­produced­with­IK­

Multimedia’s­digital­modeling­technology.­Use­of­these­names­does­not­imply­any­cooperation­or­endorsement.

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Table of Contents

I Contents­ 3

Chapter 1 Introduction­ 5

Chapter 2 iRig Mic Connections­ 7­ 2.1­ Quick­Start­ 7­ 2.2­ Using­VocaLive­with­headphones­ 7­ 2.3­ Using­VocaLive­with­mixers,­speakers­or­amplifiers­ 8

Chapter 3 Setup­ 9­ 3.1­ Active­Input­and­Level­ 9­ 3.2­ Built-in­MIC­ 9­ 3.3­ Latency­ 9­ 3.4­ No­Feedback­ 9­ 3.5­ Retain­Settings­ 10­ 3.6­ Auto­Sleep­ 10­ 3.7­ Background­Audio­ 10

Chapter 4 Tools­ 11­ 4.1­ Vocal­Trainer­ 11­ 4.2­ Metronome­­ 11­ 4.3­ Audio­Demo­ 12

Chapter 5 Favorites and Presets­ 13

Chapter 6 About Musical Scales and Keys­ 19

Chapter 7 Vocal Effects­ 21­ 7.1­ Pitch­Fix­ 22­ 7.2­ Choir­ 24­ 7.3­ Double­ 26­ 7.4­ Morph­ 27­ 7.5­ De-Esser­ 28

Chapter 8 Studio Effects­ 29­ 8.1­ Delay­ 30­ 8.2­ Chorus­ 31­ 8.3­ Comp­ 32­ 8.4­ Parametric­EQ­ 33­ 8.5­ Reverb­ 34­ 8.6­ Envelope­Filter­ 35­ 8.7­ Phazer­ 36

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Chapter 9 Recording and Mixing­ 37­ 9.1­ Creating­a­new­project­ 38­ 9.2­ Punch-in­Recording­ 39­ 9.3­ Mixing­and­Bouncing­ 40­ 9.4­ The­Project­List­ 44­ 9.5­ Exporting­your­Recordings­ 45

Chapter 10 Songs­ 51­ 10.1­ How­to­import­your­song­ 52­ 10.2­ Playing­your­songs­ 58­ 10.3­ Wireless­connection­between­your­iPhone­and­computer­ 60

Chapter 11 Shop­ 61

Chapter 12 Account­ 63­ 12.1­ Existing­account­ 64­ 12.2­ Create­new­account­ 65

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank­you­for­purchasing­VocaLive­for­iPhone.­This­manual­will­cover­all­the­product­features­in­detail.­Please­read­it­carefully­to­get­maximum­results.

You­can­also­take­a­quick­tour­by­tapping­the­Help (?)­button­on­the­top-left­of­VocaLive­interface­to­immediately­start­singing.

VocaLive™­ and­ iRig™­ are­ trademarks­ or­ registered­ trademarks­ property­of­IK­Multimedia.­All­other­product­names­and­trademarks­are­property­of­their­respective­owners,­which­are­in­no­way­associated­or­affiliated­with­IK­Multimedia.­ Product­ names­ are­ used­ solely­ for­ the­ purpose­ of­ identifying­the­specific­products­that­were­studied­during­IK­Multimedia’s­sound­model­development­ and­ for­ describing­ certain­ types­ of­ tones­ produced­ with­ IK­Multimedia’s­digital­modeling­technology.­Use­of­these­names­do­not­imply­any­cooperation­or­endorsement.

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Chapter 2 iRig Mic Connections

The­ iRig­ Mic­ is­ the­ easiest­ way­ to­ get­ your­ vocal­ signal­ into­ your­ mobile­device.­The­iRig­Mic­is­the­ideal­companion­not­only­for­the­VocaLive­apps,­but­also­works­with­any­other­recording­or­processing­app.­

Read­ the­ instructions­ below­ carefully­ to­ correctly­ set­ up­ and­ operate­VocaLive.

2.1 Quick Start

Connect­this­plug­to­the­headset­jack­on­your­iPhone,­iPod­Touch­or­iPad.

Connect­your­headphones,­mixer,­speakers­or­amplifier­to­this­jack.

1.­ Download­VocaLive­FREE­or­Full­app­from­the­iTunes­App­Store2.­ Plug­ the­ iRig­ Mic­ into­ the­ headphone­ jack­ of­ your­ iPhone,­ iPod­

touch­or­iPad3.­ Choose­how­to­listen­to­VocaLive­(Headphones­or­Speakers)­in­the­

message­that­pops­up4.­ Plug­your­headphones­or­external­speakers­into­the­iRig­Mic­head-

phone­mini-jack.DO NOT put your headphones on yet (see below on using iRig Mic with headphones)

Now­you­are­ready­to­launch­your­VocaLive­app­and­start­singing!

2.2 Using VocaLive with headphones

Choose­Headphones­after­connecting­your­iRig­Mic­to­properly­set­VocaLive­for­ usage­ with­ headphones­ or­ earbuds.­ Follow­ carefully­ the­ instructions­below­in­order­to­avoid­feedbacks­that­may­damage­your­hearing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT put your headphones on before taking the following steps:

1.­ Plug­your­iRig­Mic­to­your­device­(iPhone­/­iPod­Touch­/­iPad)2.­ Plug­your­headphones­or­earbuds­into­iRig­Mic3.­ Launch­VocaLive4.­ Lower­the­volume­of­your­device­by­using­the­side­volume­buttons5.­ Put­your­headphones­on

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NEVER turn the “NO FEEDBACK” option OFF in the VocaLive app SETUP page when using headphones or earbuds.­Always­keep­this­option­ON­when­using­headphones­or­earbuds­to­avoid­possible­feedback.

If­you­are­listening­to­VocaLive­using­earphones­that­include­a­microphone,­also­please­lower­the­volume­to­avoid­possible­feedback.

NEVER plug in or unplug your headphones when VocaLive is open and running.

WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound, which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your device volume to a safe level before that happens. If you experience ring-ing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use of earbuds or headphones with your device.

2.3 Using VocaLive with mixers, speakers or amplifiers

Choose­Speakers­from­the­message­that­pops­up­after­connecting­your­iRig­Mic­to­set­VocaLive­for­listening­with­mixers,­speakers­or­amplifiers.

IMPORTANT: To avoid feedback, ALWAYS use 1/8” stereo jack to TWO x RCA or TWO x 1/4” MONO jack cables to connect to amplifiers, powered speakers or mixers. NEVER use STEREO headphone 1/8” to STEREO 1/4” adapters or splitters.

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1/8” STEREO jack

1/8” to 1/4” jack adapter

2 x RCA or2 x 1/4” MONO jacksMONO jacks have only

1 band in the tip

OK

AVOID

Connect to:- amplifier (use L only)- mixer- powered speakers

This connection will generate feedback

1/4” MONO guitar/instrument jack

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Chapter 3 Setup

The­SETUP­section­helps­you­to­optimize­VocaLive­settings­in­order­to­achieve­the­best­sound­possible.­You­can­access­the­section­by­tapping­on­the­SETUP­but-ton­at­the­bottom­of­the­interface,­from­the­Tools,­FX­and­Amp­sections.

3.1 Active Input and Level

At­the­top­of­the­Setup­interface­you­will­find­the­indication­of­the­currently­active­ input­ (Built-in­ microphone­ or­ Headset­ microphone­ –­ note­ that­ the­iRig­Mic­appears­as­a­Headset­microphone).­

The­In­/­Out­level­meters­and­controls­are­immediately­below.­To­properly­set­your­input­level,­increase­the­gain­up­to­the­point­where­the­top­clipping­LED­starts­blinking,­then­lower­it­a­little­bit­to­avoid­clipping.

The­lower­part­of­this­section­helps­to­monitor­and­trim­the­output­level.­To­return­to­the­default­settings,­just­double-tap­on­the­faders.

3.2 Built-in MIC

This­button­lets­you­enable­or­disable­the­built-in­Mic­of­your­device,­in­case­you­want­to­use­it­as­your­recording­source­for­the­Recorder.

3.3 Latency

Latency­is­a­slight­delay­introduced­by­digital­signal­processing.­Set­this­to­ULTRA-LOW­ if­you­experience­too­much­delay­between­what­you­sing­and­what­you­hear.­Switch­back­to­LOW­if­you­hear­clicks­or­pops­in­the­signal.

3.4 No Feedback

Enable­ “No­ Feedback”­ minimize­ the­ risk­ of­ “Larsen”­ effects­ (high­ pitched­constant­notes).

Set­this­option­to­ON­or­OFF­ to­enable­or­disable­it.­Note­that­turning­“No­Feedback”­ON­when­listening­from­the­built-in­speaker­of­the­iPhone­or­iPod­touch­will­mute­the­sound.

Choosing­ AUTO­ for­ the­ No­ Feedback­ option­ will­ automatically­ turn­ it­ ON­when­you­connect­headphones­or­the­iRig­Mic­and­turn­it­OFF­when­you­are­listening­from­the­device’s­built-in­speaker.

Set­the­“No­Feedback”­option­to­OFF­when­you­are­listening­to­VocaLive­with­your­device­or­the­iRig­Mic­connected­to­a­mixer,­an­amplifier­or­external­monitors.

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3.5 Retain Settings

Enable­this­option­to­maintain­last­custom­setting­on­each­module.­If­“Retain­Settings”­is­set­to­OFF,­when­you­switch­to­another­effect­within­the­same­slot­and­then­go­back­to­the­previous­effect,­the­parameters­of­the­previously­selected­effect­will­reset­to­the­default­values.

3.6 Auto Sleep

Enable­ “Auto­ Sleep”­ to­ reduce­ battery­ consumption­ during­ long­ playing­sessions.­ The­ device­ display­ will­ turn­ off­ after­ the­ “Auto-Lock”­ time­ has­passed­ (set­ the­ “Auto-Lock”­ time­ in­ the­ General­ settings­ of­ your­ iPhone­ /­iPod­Touch­/­iPad).

Disable­“Auto­Sleep”­if­you­hear­clicks­and­pops­while­playing.

3.7 Background Audio

Turn­this­option­ON­if­you­want­to­hear­VocaLive’s­sound­also­when­the­app­is­running­in­background.

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Chapter 4 Tools

4.1 Vocal Trainer

The­Vocal­Trainer­is­at­the­top­of­the­Tools­section.­Press­the­Play­button­to­hear­ a­ piano­ arpeggio­ accompaniment­ with­ which­ to­ warm­ up­ your­ voice­for­singing.­Press­Play­again­to­stop­the­arpeggio.­Press­the­Key­button­to­increment­the­root­note­of­the­arpeggio­in­semitones.­Press­the­Scale­button­to­toggle­between­a­major­and­minor­arpeggio.

4.2 Metronome

In­ the­Tools­section­you­will­also­ find­a­Metronome.­Tap­ the­ON­button­ to­enable­ /­ disable­ the­ Metronome.­ The­ current­ BPM­ (beats­ per­ minute)­ is­displayed­in­the­field­on­the­top-right­of­the­Metronome­section.­

The­Metronome LED bar­allows­you­to­change­the­metronome’s­tempo.­Touch­and­drag­to­change­the­BPM­value.­Dragging­the­LED­bar­to­the­right­will­increase­the­value­and­vice­versa.­You­can­also­set­your­tempo­by­TAPPING.­To­do­that,­touch­the­Tap­button­at­least­4­times­in­sync­with­the­material­you­try­to­match­the­tempo­with.­Double-tap­on­the­displayed­BPM­value­to­set­the­Metronome­tempo­to­a­well-defined­value­using­a­scroll­wheel.

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4.3 Audio Demo

The­Audio­Demo­panel­allows­you­to­experiment­with­the­VocaLive­effects­without­singing­into­your­device.­The­Audio­Demo­plays­pre-recorded­audio­demo­files­included­in­the­app.Choose­one­of­the­6­audio­demo­files­by­tapping­on­the­Demo­button­on­the­right,­and­play­it­by­tapping­Play.­When­the­Demo­button­is­set­on­Auto,­all­6­audio­demos­will­play­sequentially.

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Chapter 5 Favorites and Presets

VocaLive­has­a­powerful­memory­system­that­enables­you­to­store­your­FX­settings­in­two­ways:­as­a­FAVORITE­or­as­a­PRESET.­Both­the­Favorites­and­the­Presets­store­the­entire­3-effect­chain­along­with­the­settings­for­each­of­the­3­effects.­Favorites­and­Presets­store­the­identical­information;­The­only­difference­is­how­you­access­them.­

FAVORITES­are­accessed­by­the­four­Favorite­buttons­at­ the­bottom­of­ the­app,­A,­B,­C­and­D.­To­load­a­Favorite,­simply­press­the­A,­B,­C­or­D­button.­To­save­a­Favorite,­simply­hold­the­Favorite­location­of­your­choice­(A,­B,­C­or­D)­for­a­few­seconds­until­the­location­flashes­to­indicate­that­your­Favorite­has­been­saved.­There­are­four­Favorites­in­VocaLive.

You­can­even­save­your­Presets­as­Favorites­ for­ faster­access.­Simply­ load­the­Preset­of­your­choice,­then­hold­your­desired­Favorite­button­to­save­it­to­that­location.

Note­that­the­Favorite­locations­(A,­B,­C­and­D)­will­appear­in­blue­if­data­is­stored­there.­They­will­appear­in­white­if­the­location­is­empty

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PRESETS­are­accessed­by­tapping­the­PRESET­button­at­the­top­left­of­ the­app.­Presets­are­organized­into­CATEGORIES.­Think­of­Categories­as­folders­that­ contain­ collections­ of­ Presets.­ Tap­ the­ PRESET­ button­ to­ display­ the­Categories­window­containing­the­list­of­Categories.­If­there­are­more­than­6­Categories,­you­can­scroll­through­the­list­by­simply­dragging­the­window­up­and­down.­

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To­add­a­new­Category,­tap­the­+­button­in­the­upper­right­part­of­the­app,­and­a­dialog­box­will­appear­where­you­can­name­your­new­Category.­Let’s­say­you­want­to­create­a­new­Category­for­to­contain­several­Pitch­Fix­Presets­set­ to­various­musical­keys­and­with­various­correction­strengths.­Tap­ the­+­ button,­ then­ enter­ the­ name­ of­ the­ Category.­ In­ this­ case,­ let’s­ call­ the­Category­“Pitch­Correctors”.

Press­Done­once­you­have­typed­in­the­name,­and­the­new­Category­will­then­appear­at­the­bottom­of­the­Category­list.­

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To­delete­a­Category,­tap­the­EDIT­button­in­the­upper­right­part­of­the­app,­and­ a­ red­ DEL­ button­ will­ appear­ to­ the­ right­ of­ each­ Category.­ Press­ the­DEL­button­next­to­the­Category­you­want­to­delete­to­remove­the­Category.

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To­rename­a­Category,­tap­the­EDIT­button­in­the­upper­right­of­the­app,­then­tap­ the­ name­ of­ the­Category­ you­want­ to­ rename.­A­window­will­appear­allowing­you­to­rename­the­Category.­Type­the­new­name,­then­press­Done­when­you­are­finished,­and­your­new­name­will­be­saved.

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To­ open­ a­ Category­ to­ get­ to­ the­ Presets­ inside,­ simply­ tap­ the­ Category­name,­and­the­Presets­will­appear.­Think­of­this­as­opening­a­folder.­As­with­Categories,­if­there­are­more­than­6­Presets­in­a­Category,­you­can­scroll­up­and­down­through­list­by­dragging­the­window.

You­can­rename­and­delete­Presets­by­pressing­the­EDIT­button­in­the­upper­right­part­of­the­app­in­the­same­way­that­you­edit­Categories.­Similarly,­you­can­add­new­Presets­in­the­same­way­by­pressing­the­+­button­in­the­upper­right­part­of­the­app.

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Chapter 6 About Musical Scales and Keys

Many­of­the­Presets­in­VocaLive­are­based­on­musical­scales­and­keys.­ ­To­get­the­most­out­of­these­Presets­and­the­pitch­–­based­VocaLive­effects,­it­is­helpful­to­have­a­basic­knowledge­of­music­theory.­Here­is­a­brief­explana-tion­of­the­concept­of­musical­scales­and­keys:

A­musical­scale­is­made­up­of­a­sequence­of­notes­that­starts­at­the­“tonic”­(or­ root­ note)­ and­ ends­ at­ the­ “octave”.­ The­ top­ note­ of­ the­ scale­ –­ the­octave­–­is­the­same­pitch­as­the­root­note­but­double­the­frequency­or­“one­octave­higher”).­A­C­scale­starts­on­C­and­ends­on­C­one­octave­higher.­A­G­scale­starts­on­G­and­ends­on­G­one­octave­higher,­etc.­­In­between­are­the­“degrees”­of­the­scale,­and­the­degrees­are­expressed­as­numbers­relative­to­the­tonic­(root­note).­In­the­case­of­a­C­Major­scale,­the­G­note­is­the­5th­degree­because­it­is­5­notes­from­the­root­of­C­(C,­D,­E,­F­,­G).­The­F­note­is­the­4th­degree,­the­E­note­is­the­3rd­degree,­etc.­

A­musical­key­ is­based­on­one­of­ the­12­musical­notes­ (C,­C#,­D,­D#,­E,­F,­F#,­G,­G#,­A,­A#,­B)­along­with­a­scale­(Major,­Minor,­or­one­of­4­“modes”:­Dorian,­Phrygian,­Lydian­and­Mixolydian).­The­type­of­scale­determines­the­intervals­between­the­notes.­ ­A­key,­ then,­ is­described­by­the­root­note­(C,­C#,­D,­etc.)­and­the­scale.

C­Major,­for­example,­starts­on­the­C­note­and­has­the­intervals­of­a­Major­scale­where­there­are­whole­steps­between­each­note­except­for­the­4th­and­8th­degrees­of­the­scale­which­are­half­steps.

C­Minor,­for­example,­starts­on­the­C­note­and­has­the­intervals­of­a­Minor­scale­where­there­are­whole­steps­between­each­note­except­for­the­3rd­and­6th­and­degrees­of­the­scale­which­are­half­steps.

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There­is­another­type­of­scale­called­a­“Chromatic­Scale”­that­uses­all­of­the­12­musical­notes­where­there­is­a­half­step­between­each­note.

In­ VocaLive,­ you­ will­ see­ parameters­ for­ KEY­ and­ for­ SCALE­ in­ the­ Pitch­Fix­ and­ Choir­ effects.­ For­ the­ best­ results,­ it­ is­ important­ to­ match­ these­parameters­to­the­song­that­you­are­performing­so­that­the­effect­will­select­the­appropriate­notes­for­you.­If­you­are­not­sure­of­the­key­or­scale­of­the­song,­you­can­choose­the­Chromatic­option­which­leaves­all­of­the­notes­as­possibilities­for­the­effects­to­sound.­

In­the­Choir­effect­of­VocaLive,­you­will­also­see­3­interval­parameters­at­the­top­of­the­effect­window.­The­intervals­are­expressed­as­degrees­of­harmo-nization.­For­example,­3rd­ˆ­means­that­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­a­3rd­above­the­input­signal.­4thˇ­means­that­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­a­4th­below­the­input­signal.­So­with­the­above­settings,­if­the­key­is­set­to­C­and­the­scale­is­set­to­Major,­if­you­sing­a­C­note,­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­an­E­above­your­note­and­a­G­below­it.­If­you­sing­an­A­note,­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­a­C­above­your­note­and­an­E­below­it.­A­setting­of­“Uni”­means­that­the­Choir­effect­will­add­a­unison­“double”­effect­to­create­the­sound­of­two­voices­singing­the­same­note­together.­

For­more­information­about­Scale­and­Keys,­please­visit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_scaleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_%28music%29

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Chapter 7 Vocal Effects

VocaLive­offers­5­dedicated­“Vocal­Effects”­that­are­specifically­designed­to­process­ the­ human­ voice.­ The­ effects­ are­ Pitch­ Fix,­ Choir,­ Doubler,­ Morph­and­De-Esser.

There­are­3­effects­slots­in­VocaLive,­but­the­Vocal­Effects­can­only­occupy­the­first­slot­because­of­their­sophisticated­processing­algorithms.­The­other­effect­slots­are­for­the­“Studio­Effects”­(explained­separately).­

To­choose­a­Vocal­Effect,­ tap­ the­ first­effect­slot,­and­you­will­ see­ it­high-lighted­in­blue.­Then­choose­one­of­the­Vocal­Effects­from­the­horizontal­list­immediately­above­effects­slot­1.­You­can­choose­between­Pitch­Fix,­Choir,­Doubler,­Morph­and­De-Esser­to­put­one­of­those­effects­in­the­first­effects­slot.­Note­that­you­can­also­put­a­Studio­Effect­in­the­first­slot­if­you­do­not­wish­to­use­a­Vocal­Effect.

To­edit­the­effects­in­any­slot,­press­the­blue­right­arrow­to­go­to­the­dedi-cated­effect­page­for­that­slot.­You­will­see­a­graphic­representation­of­the­effect­where­it­appears­like­a­stomp­box­pedal.­Tap­the­blue­On­/­Off­switch­at­the­bottom­to­enable­or­disable­the­effect.­Or­you­can­alternately­use­the­BYPASS­ button­ on­ the­ upper­ right­ to­ do­ the­ same­ thing.­ To­ adjust­ any­ of­the­effect’s­parameters,­simply­touch­the­knob­of­the­parameter­you­want­to­adjust­and­move­it­up­to­increase­the­value­or­down­to­decrease­the­value.­You­can­also­ tap­ the­parameter­knob­ to­select­ it­and­ then­adjust­ its­value­using­the­large­graphic­slider­on­the­right.

To­return­to­the­effect­chain,­the­page­showing­all­3­effects­slots,­tap­the­FX­button­at­the­top­of­the­app.

Let’s­see­all­the­available­Vocal­Effects!

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7.1 Pitch Fix

Pitch­ Fix­ is­ powerful­ pitch­ correction­ effect­ with­ a­ straightforward­ and­ easy-to-use­interface.­You­can­save­time­in­the­by­fixing­intonation­errors­on­the­fly.­Experimenting­with­creative­and­radical­combinations­of­its­settings­can­create­amazing­results.­Pitch­Fix­quantizes­(tunes)­the­pitch­of­the­incoming­signal.­Use­this­effect­to­make­your­singing­more­in­tune­or­as­a­hard­–­quantized­pitch­effect­for­modern­pop­productions.­You­can­select­the­musical­key­in­which­to­more­accurately­correct­the­pitch­for­a­specific­song,­or­you­can­select­“Chromatic”­to­correct­the­pitch­in­a­more­general­way­with­all­12­notes­as­an­available­option.­If­you­are­not­sure­of­the­key­of­your­song,­choose­the­Chromatic­option.

Correction Strip:­ the­correction­ is­displayed­ from­the­note­detected­ to­show­the­amount­of­correction­/­quantization­applied­by­the­effect.

MODE:Soft:­Slow­retune.­This­setting­makes­ the­correction­slowly­which­makes­it­less­noticeable.­Retune­speed­is­0.8­seconds.Medium:­ Classic­ Retune.­ This­ setting­ is­ the­ best­ compromise­between­ pitch­ correction­ and­ natural­ sound.­ Retune­ speed­ is­ 150­milliseconds.Hard:­Typical­retune­“effect”.­This­setting­produce­the­typical­hard­pitch­ correction­ FX­ used­ on­ many­ modern­ R&B­ vocals.­ Retunes­speed­is­10­milliseconds.

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SCALE:­Choose­from­Chromatic,­Major,­Minor,­Dorian,­Phrygian,­Lydian­or­Mixolydian­scales.

KEY:­Select­the­key­from­C,­C#,­D,­D#,­E,­F,­F#,­G,­G#,­A,­A#,­B.

Note­that­songs­are­generally­performed­in­a­specific­“key”­and­use­a­par-ticular­“scale”.­In­order­for­the­Pitch­Fix­effect­to­correct­your­tuning­in­the­best­possible­way,­always­be­sure­to­set­the­SCALE­and­KEY­parameters­to­match­the­scale­and­key­of­the­song­you­are­singing.­Please­see­the­section­entitled­ “About­ Musical­ Scales­ and­ Keys”­ at­ the­ end­ of­ the­ Favorites­ and­Presets­chapter­of­this­manual­for­more­information­on­the­musical­theory­behind­the­SCALE­and­KEY­parameters.

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7.2 Choir

The­Choir­effect­can­generate­up­to­three­distinct­harmonization­voices­to­enrich­and­expand­your­vocal­presence.­Use­it­to­create­basic­harmonies,­enchanting­choirs­ or­ incredible­ sci-fi­ effects.­ The­ harmonizer­ has­ 3­ separate­ intervals­ for­pitch­shifting­or­doubling.

SELECT:­ chooses­ the­ intervals­ of­ harmonization­ to­ add­ using­ the­ up­ /­down­arrows.­Select­voice­1,­2­or­3­and­then­tap­the­arrows­to­move­the­shift­ interval­ up­ or­ down­ for­ each­ voice.­ You­ may­ also­ choose­ unison­(“Uni”)­for­a­“doubling”­effect­effect­to­create­the­sound­of­two­voices­singing­the­same­note­together.­The­intervals­are­expressed­as­degrees­of­harmonization­from­the­source­note­you­sing­and­will­be­matched­to­the­scale­you­choose.­For­example,­3rdˆ­means­that­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­a­3rd­above­the­input­signal.­4thˇ­means­that­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­a­4th­below­the­input­signal.­So­with­the­above­settings,­if­the­KEY­is­set­to­C­and­the­SCALE­is­set­to­Major,­if­you­sing­a­C­note,­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­an­E­above­your­note­and­a­G­below­it.­If­you­sing­an­A­note,­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­a­C­above­your­note­and­an­E­below­it.­If­you­sing­a­D­note,­the­Choir­effect­will­generate­an­F­note­above­your­note­and­an­A­below­it.­Please­see­the­section­entitled­“About­Music­Keys­and­Scales”­at­the­end­of­the­Favorites­and­Presets­chapter­of­this­manual­for­more­information.

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VOLUME:­controls­the­volume­of­the­individual­voices­(1,­2­or­3)­of­the­harmonizer.

PAN:­controls­the­panning­of­the­individual­voices­of­the­harmonizer.

DRY / WET:­adusts­the­mix­of­the­unprocessed­and­processed­signal

SCALE:­controls­the­type­of­scale­for­the­overall­effect­so­that­the­inter-vals­generated­in­the­SELECT­parameter­match­the­key­of­the­song­you­are­performing.­Choose­from­Chromatic,­Major,­Minor,­Dorian,­Phrygian,­Lydian­or­Mixolydian­scales.

KEY:­controls­the­key­for­overall­effect.­Select­the­key­from­C,­C#,­D,­D#,­E,­F,­F#,­G,­G#,­A,­A#,­B.

Note­that­songs­are­generally­performed­in­a­specific­“key”­and­use­a­par-ticular­“scale”.­In­order­for­the­Pitch­Fix­effect­to­correct­your­tuning­in­the­best­possible­way,­always­be­sure­to­set­the­SCALE­and­KEY­parameters­to­match­the­scale­and­key­of­the­song­you­are­singing.­Please­see­the­section­entitled­ “About­ Musical­ Scales­ and­ Keys”­ at­ the­ end­ of­ the­ Favorites­ and­Presets­chapter­of­this­manual­for­more­information­on­the­musical­theory­behind­the­SCALE­and­KEY­parameters.

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7.3 Double

The­ Double­ adds­ the­ effect­ of­ two­ voices­ singing­ together­ from­ a­ single­source.­This­effect­lets­you­quickly­recreate­studio­doubled­sounds­during­a­single­live­performance.­You­can­thicken­your­voice,­make­it­more­intimate­or­create­detuned­effects­by­adjusting­the­various­controls.

MODE:Group:­Activates­all­the­three­interval­voices­at­the­same­timeLower:­Adds­an­octave­down­intervalUnison:­Adds­an­interval­detuned­by­-­0.5­cents­Higher:­Adds­an­octave­up­interval

VOLUME:­level­of­the­doubled­signal

PAN:­adjusts­spatial­position­of­the­doubled­signal

DRY/WET:­adjusts­the­mix­of­unprocessed­and­processed­signal.

DELAY:­delays­the­doubled­signal­from­0ms­to­50ms.

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7.4 Morph

The­Morph­effect­independently­changes­the­format­and­/­or­the­pitch­of­the­incoming­signal­using­an­X-Y­axis.­Formant­shifting­changes­the­tonal­qual-ity­ of­ the­ voice­ from­ subtle­ deepening­ to­ radical­ gender­ bending­ without­changing­the­pitch.­Pitch­shifting­changes­the­actual­pitch­of­incoming­signal­to­ allow­ you­ to­ extend­ your­ range­ higher­ or­ lower.­ Morph­ is­ an­ inspiring­tool­that­gives­you­the­opportunity­to­explore­unique­vocal­sounds.­Modify­your­voice­in­a­subtle,­realistic­way­or­take­it­beyond­the­limits­of­the­reality.­

TARGET CIRCLE:­touch­and­drag­to­adjust­both­the­format­and­pitchX:­ select­ X­ to­ adjust­ only­ the­ formant­ with­ the­ blue­ slider­ on­ the­rightY:­select­Y­to­adjust­only­the­pitch­with­the­blue­slider­on­the­right

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7.5 De-Esser

The­De-Esser­effect­removes­sibilance­from­vocals­by­employing­a­narrow­band­compressor­tuned­to­specific­frequencies­in­which­sibilance­appears.­You­can­remove­unwanted­sibilance­from­your­voice­to­add­extra­polish­to­your­performances­and­recordings.­The­De-Esser­can­also­be­used­to­reduce­string­noise­from­an­acoustic­guitar,­breath­noise­from­flutes­or­to­‘smooth’­a­mix.­

DE-ESSING STRIP:­ displays­ the­ amount­ of­ attenuation­ of­ sibilant­ fre-quencies

MODE:­a­continuous­controller­from­0%­Soft­(-5dB­Threshold),­to­50%­Medium­(-22dB­Threshold),­to­100%­Hard­(-50dB­Threshold).

TYPE:­toggles­the­center­frequency­of­the­effect­between­Male­(5­kHz)­and­Female­(7­KHz)

OUTPUT:­boosts­the­signal­to­compensate­for­volume­loss­from­the­de-essing­effect

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Chapter 8 Studio Effects

In­addition­to­the­Vocal­Effects,­VocaLive­offers­7­“Studio­Effects”­that­have­been­ tailored­ to­ specifically­ vocals.­ The­ effects­ are­ Delay,­ Chorus,­ Comp,­Parametric­EQ,­Reverb,­Envelope­Filter­and­Phazer.

There­are­3­effects­slots­in­VocaLive,­and­the­Studio­Effects­can­go­into­any­slot.­Note­that,­as­explained­previously,­the­“Vocal­Effects”­can­only­occupy­the­first­slot.

To­choose­a­Studio­Effect,­tap­the­desired­effect­slot,­and­you­will­see­it­high-lighted­ in­blue.­Then­choose­one­of­ the­Studio­Effects­ from­the­horizontal­list­immediately­above­effects­slot­1.­You­can­choose­between­Delay,­Chorus,­Comp,­Parametric­EQ,­Reverb,­Envelope­Filter­and­Phazer.to­put­one­of­those­effects­in­the­any­effects­slot­you­choose.­You­can­even­have­multiple­instances­of­the­same­effect­appear­in­different­slots.

To­edit­the­effects­in­any­slot,­press­the­blue­right­arrow­to­go­to­the­dedi-cated­effect­page­for­that­slot.­You­will­see­a­graphic­representation­of­the­effect­where­it­appears­like­a­stomp­box­pedal.­Tap­the­blue­On­/­Off­switch­at­the­bottom­to­enable­or­disable­the­effect.­Or­you­can­alternately­use­the­BYPASS­ button­ on­ the­ upper­ right­ to­ do­ the­ same­ thing.­ To­ adjust­ any­ of­the­effect’s­parameters,­simply­touch­the­knob­of­the­parameter­you­want­to­adjust­and­move­it­up­to­increase­the­value­or­down­to­decrease­the­value.­You­can­also­ tap­ the­parameter­knob­ to­select­ it­and­ then­adjust­ its­value­using­the­large­graphic­slider­on­the­right.

To­return­to­the­effect­chain,­the­page­showing­all­3­effects­slots,­tap­the­FX­button­at­the­top­of­the­app.

Now­let’s­take­a­look­at­all­the­available­Studio­Effects!

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8.1 Delay

The­Delay­is­an­echo­effect­designed­to­add­spaciousness­and­dimension­to­a­vocal.­It­is­a­model­of­a­modern­digital­delay­effect­that­allows­up­to­one­second­of­delay.­

DLEAY:­adjusts­the­time­of­the­echo­effect­

FEEDBACK:­adjusts­the­number­of­repeats­of­the­echo­effect

LEVEL:­adjusts­the­volume­of­the­echo­effect

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8.2 Chorus

The­ Chorus­ effect­ creates­ an­ ensemble­ sound­ from­ a­ single­ source­ using­a­ modulated­ delay­ line.­ It­ is­ based­ on­ a­ typical­ digital­ chorus­ with­ great­control­ and­ flexibility.­ Use­ this­ effect­ on­ your­ voice­ to­ add­ shimmer­ and­animated­modulation.­

RATE:­adjusts­the­tempo­of­the­chorus­effect,­the­speed­of­the­modulat-ing­wave

DEPTH:­ adjusts­ the­ range­ of­ the­ chorus­ effect,­ the­ amplitude­ of­ the­modulating­wave

LEVEL:­adjusts­the­volume­of­the­chorus­effect

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8.3 Comp

The­ Comp­ effect­ compresses­ –­ or­ reduces­ –­ the­ dynamic­ range­ of­ the­input­ signal­ for­ a­ more­ even,­ consistent­ sound.­ It­ is­ a­ model­ of­ a­ classic­analog­ compressor­ that­ beautifully­ sustains­ your­ sound­ making­ it­ big­and­punchy.­

OUTPUT:­adjusts­the­volume­of­the­effect

SENSITIVITY:­adjusts­the­amount­of­compression,­the­amount­of­reduc-tion­of­dynamic­range

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8.4 Parametric EQ

The­Parametric­EQ­is­a­single­band­equalizer­that­boosts­a­specific­frequency­in­the­spectrum.­It­is­a­model­of­an­analog­one-band­parametric­EQ­that­you­can­use­to­adjust­your­vocal­tone­with­great­precision.­

GAIN:­adjusts­the­amount­of­boost­of­the­selected­frequency

FREQUENCY:­selects­frequency­to­be­boosted

Q:­adjusts­the­width­of­the­frequency­boost

OUT LEVEL:­controls­the­volume­of­the­signal

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8.5 Reverb

The­Reverb­is­a­spatial­effect­designed­to­simulate­rooms,­halls­and­studio­plates­to­add­depth­and­dimension­to­a­vocal.­­You­can­sing­in­your­bedroom­and­make­it­sound­like­you­are­in­a­stadium.­Or­use­the­effect­in­a­small­club­to­invoke­the­sound­of­a­large­hall.­

SWELL:­adjusts­the­length­of­the­reverberation

TONE:­adjusts­the­color­of­the­reverberation­effect

LEVEL:­adjusts­the­volume­of­the­signal

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8.6 Envelope Filter

The­ Envelope­ Filter­ is­ a­ synthesizer­ effect­ where­ high­ frequencies­ are­filtered­out­in­a­sweeping­motion­triggered­by­the­volume­of­the­incoming­signal.­This­is­a­signature­funk­sound­that­applies­timbral­filtering­to­your­voice­that­automatically­follows­what­you’re­singing.­

CUTOFF:­sets­the­corner­frequency­of­the­effect

RES:­adjusts­the­amount­of­peak­signal­emphasis­at­the­cutoff­frequency

DEPTH:­adjusts­the­range­of­the­effect

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8.7 Phazer

The­ Phazer­ effect­ modulates­ individual­ EQ­ bands­ within­ the­ spectrum­ to­create­a­sweeping,­dimensional­effect.­It­generates­a­smooth,­watery­modu-lation­effect­on­your­voice.­

SPEED:­adjusts­the­rate­of­the­modulation

SYNC:­ quantizes­ the­ rate­ of­ modulation­ to­ tempo­ according­ to­ note­ value­which­is­set­by­the­blue­slider­on­the­right

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Chapter 9 Recording and Mixing

The­4-track­recorder­gives­you­the­chance­ to­ lay­down­your­musical­ ideas­into­ 4-tracks­ recordings.­ Recording­ sessions­ can­ be­ organized­ and­ saved­into­Projects­that­can­be­recalled­at­will.­You­can­record­instruments­through­the­iRig­Mic,­your­device’s­built-in­mic­or­combined­headset,­then­mix­it­all­and­ master­ the­ final­ result.­ The­ punch-in­ recording­ function­ will­ let­ you­make­corrections­to­part­of­your­recordings.­With­bouncing,­you­will­be­able­to­free­tracks­and­record­more­parts.­Let’s­look­at­every­feature­in­detail.

Note:­ VocaLive­by­ default­ allows­you­ to­ record­on­ one­ track­and­does­ not­include­the­mastering­section.­Most­of­the­features­included­in­this­chapter­will­be­available­after­purchasing­the­Recorder­from­the­in-app­SHOP.

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9.1 Creating a new project

Tap­on­the­orange­‘+’­button­to­create­a­new­project.­A­window­will­appear­to­let­you­choose­a­name­for­your­project.­

The­chosen­project­name­will­be­shown­on­the­label­of­the­tape­cassette­in­the­recorder­window.­If­you­want­to­change­the­name­of­the­project­tap­on­the­cassette­label­and­the­rename­window­will­appear.

Recording­a­track­in­VocaLive­is­very­easy.

1.­ Arm­the­track­by­clicking­on­the­arm­button­near­the­track­number­(a­red­light­will­start­blinking)­

2.­ Click­on­the­record­button­at­ the­bottom­of­ the­ interface.­You­will­notice­ that­ the­ recording­ process­ has­ begun­ as­ the­ tape­ cassette­will­start­running­and­the­Arm­button­will­turn­its­light­status­from­blinking­to­static.­

3.­ Stop­the­recorder­by­clicking­on­the­green­play­button.

Repeat­the­process­for­every­track­that­you­want­to­record.­Just­tap­and­hold­for­at­least­3­seconds­the­arm­button­to­delete­a­single­track.

All­new­audio­material­added­to­the­project­will­be­automatically­saved­by­VocaLive,­in­order­to­avoid­accidental­loss­of­recording­material.

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Tap­on­the­Play­button­to­listen­to­your­recorded­material.­You­can­also­scroll­within­your­recording­by­sliding­on­the­cassette­tape.­Scroll­less­by­sliding­on­ the­cassette­wheels,­more­by­sliding­on­ the­cassette­ label.­The­current­position­will­always­be­visible­on­the­white­label.

Tap­the­Back­button­once­to­move­the­cassette­back­to­the­last­point­where­you­ started­ playing­ from,­ tap­ it­ twice­ to­ start­ from­ the­ beginning­ of­ the­recording.­ This­ function­ is­ very­ useful­ anytime­ you­ want­ to­ relisten­ to­ a­specific­section­of­your­recording­or­replace­a­part­using­punch-in.

9.2 Punch-in Recording

Make­small­corrections­to­your­tracks­with­punch-in­recording.­Slide­on­the­white­bar­that­includes­the­time­indication­to­choose­where­you­will­begin­to­listen­to­your­recorded­material.­Tap­on­play­to­listen­to­your­recording­and­when­you­reach­the­point­that­you­want­to­record­again­tap­the­rec­button;­from­now­on­the­recorder­will­write­everything­coming­from­the­input;­by­tapping­on­the­rec­button­again­the­recording­process­will­stop­and­you­will­hear­the­previously­recorded­material.

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9.3 Mixing and Bouncing

When­all­the­tracks­are­full­and­you­need­to­record­more­instruments­you­can­free­some­space­by­using­the­Bounce­function.­Tap­on­the­Bounce­but-ton­(bottom-right­of­the­window),­choose­‘Bounce’­and­all­the­4­tracks­will­be­merged­and­put­on­the­first­track.­You­now­have­three­more­empty­tracks­to­record­instruments­in.

As­we­just­mentioned­the­mixer­settings,­ let’s­explore­how­the­mixer­con-trols­work.

The­lower­part­of­the­interface­is­dedicated­to­the­mixer­controls

On­the­top­of­the­mixer­you­have­the­arm,­mute­and­solo­buttons.­The­Mute­button­ mutes­ the­ track,­ while­ Solo­ allows­ you­ to­ listen­ just­ to­ that­ single­track.­Tap­the­Arm­button­to­activate­the­track­input­monitoring­(the­button­will­ start­ blinking).­ While­ recording­ the­ red­ light­ of­ the­ Arm­ button­ will­change­ its­ status­ from­blinking­ to­static.­Keep­ the­Arm­button­pressed­ for­more­than­3­seconds­to­delete­the­audio­content­of­the­track.

The­mixer­has­different­sections­that­can­be­accessed­by­sliding­horizontally­through­the­different­pages:

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Page 1 – VOLUMEThe­first­page­is­called­VOLUME­and­shows­the­Volume­slider­controls­of­the­tracks.­On­the­side­of­each­fader­a­VU-Meter­shows­the­track­volume­level.­Double-tapping­on­the­faders­will­restore­the­default­position.

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Page 2 – PANThe­second­page­is­called­PAN,­and­it­controls­the­stereo­positioning­of­the­tracks.

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Page 3 – INSERT FXThe­Insert­FX­switches­enable­the­audio­processing­on­one­recorder­track­at­a­time­and­allow­you­to­apply­(print)­the­effects­to­the­recorded­track.­In­this­way­you­can­add­effects­to­your­tracks­(one­at­a­time)­without­the­need­to­re-record­them.­The­currently­selected­live­effects­(from­the­3-effect­chain)­are­active­on­the­track­with­the­blue­indicator­light­above­the­Insert­FX­Selector­switch­ and­ APPLY­ button.­ The­ current­ effects­ chain­ is­ stored­ with­ each­Recording­Project.­Select­a­different­track­to­put­the­current­effects­on­that­track,­and­use­the­APPLY­function­to­print­the­effects­to­individual­tracks.

Tap­ the­APPLY­button­ to­ ‘print’­ the­effects­settings­on­ the­ track­when­you­need­to­use­the­effects­on­a­second­track.­Be­careful,­as­you­can’t­undo­this­operation:­ once­ the­ effects­ are­ applied­ to­ the­ track­ you­ won’t­ be­ able­ to­return­to­the­unprocessed­version­anymore.­Note­that­you­can­only­have­the­3­editable­effects­available­on­one­track­at­a­ time­(whichever­ track­ is­cur-rently­selected).­If­you­want­to­put­effects­on­more­than­one­track,­then­you­must­ APPLY­ (or­ print)­ the­ effects­ to­ each­ track­ individually.­ As­ mentioned­above,­once­the­effects­are­applied­(printed),­they­cannot­be­undone.

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9.4 The Project List

Tap­the­Show­Projects­List­button­on­the­right­side­of­the­tape­cassette­label­to­show­the­complete­list­of­your­recording­sessions.

Tap­on­the­LOAD­button­to­recall­a­project­and­reload­all­its­tracks.

The­PLAY­button­will­allow­you­to­pre-listen­to­the­content­of­the­project.­

The­DELETE­and­DUPLICATE­buttons­let­you­erase­and­copy­your­projects.

You­can­also­export­your­recording­as­WAV­file­via­File­Sharing,­e-mail­or­add­it­to­the­VocaLive­SONG­section.

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9.5 Exporting your Recordings

Once­your­project­is­ready,­you­can­export­your­recording­in­3­different­ways:

1.­ Using­File­Sharing­as­a­WAV­file2.­ Via­E-mail­as­M4A­file3.­ Add­it­to­the­Song­section­of

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1. File Sharing

File­Sharing­allows­you­to­transfer­your­recording­directly­to­iTunes­in­your­computer.­

After­ tapping­ on­ File­ Sharing­ your­ recording­ will­ be­ put­ in­ a­ file­ sharing­folder­on­your­mobile­device­and­you­will­be­asked­to­connect­to­iTunes.

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Connect­your­device­to­your­computer­using­the­30-pin­to­USB­Apple­cable­and­open­ iTunes.­Wait­until­your­device­ is­detected,­ then­click­on­ its­ icon.­Now­ go­ to­ the­ top­ of­ iTunes­ window­ and­ click­ on­ Apps;­ you­ will­ see­ two­main­ tables:­ Sync­ Apps­ and­ File­ Sharing.­ Choose­ the­ VocaLive­ App­ under­File­Sharing;­the­exported­recording­will­appear­in­the­right­window­called­‘VocaLive­Documents’.

From­there­you­can­select­your­recording­and­click­‘Save­to...’­to­put­it­any-where­on­your­computer,­or­drag­it­wherever­you­prefer.

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2. E-mail

You­can­also­send­your­recording­via­e-mail.­Just­tap­on­E-mail­in­the­export­method­selection­pop-up­menu­and­a­new­e-mail­message­will­be­created,­like­the­one­below.

Insert­the­recipient­in­the­‘To:’­field­and­tap­the­‘Send’­button­to­complete­the­e-mail­recording­transfer.

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3. Song

Tap­ on­ Song­ to­ transfer­ your­ recording­ to­ the­ SONG­ section­ of­ VocaLive­(see­ chapter­ ‘Songs’­ in­ this­ manual),­ and­ use­ it­ as­ backing­ track­ with­ the­SPEEDTRAINER.

Your­ recording­ will­ be­ processed­ and­ the­ message­ below­ will­ appear,­informing­that­your­mix­is­now­included­in­your­SONG­section.

If­you­now­tap­on­SONG­in­the­top­stripe­of­the­VocaLive­interface,­you­will­see­your­mix­added­to­your­current­songs­list.

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Chapter 10 Songs

Songs­importing­is­now­available­via­File­Transfer,­Wi-Fi­or­from­your­iPod­music­ library.­You­can­hear­ the­sound­of­your­ input­signal­processed­with­effects­together­with­the­songs,­allowing­you­to­practice,­learn­or­just­have­fun!­You­can­play­and­pause­your­song,­change­the­song­speed­and­also­loop­the­entire­song­or­just­a­section­of­it.

VocaLive­also­has­a­handy­“Voice­Cancel”­feature­that­eliminates­the­vocal­from­existing­songs.­This­allows­you­to­remove­the­existing­vocal­and­sing­along­with­the­track­yourself­instead!­Just­tap­the­NO­VOICE­button­to­acti-vate­the­Voice­Cancel­function.

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10.1 How to import your song

Check­first­that­the­audio­file­that­you­are­importing­is­in­one­of­the­follow-ing­formats:­WAV, AIFF, m4a, mp3­(44,1­kHz,­16­bit).­Then­import­your­song­by­ tapping­ the­ ADD­ SONG­ button­ and­ then­ choosing­ one­ of­ the­ available­import­options.

Follow­ the­ instructions­ below­ to­ import­ using­ one­ of­ the­ three­ different­methods­at­your­disposal:

1.­ Wi-Fi­import2.­ File­Sharing­import3.­ iPod­library­import

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1. Wi-Fi import

After­tapping­on­Wi-Fi­follow­the­instructions­on­the­screen­(fig­9.2)­to­cre-ate­a­connection­between­your­iPhone­and­your­computer.­

You’ll­see­on­your­browser­the­Song Transfer­page

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Browse­ your­ computer­ to­ choose­ the­ song­ to­ add,­ then­ tap­ on­ START TRANSFER.­A­progress­bar­will­appear­in­the­‘Ready­to­add­SONGS’­window­to­show­you­the­state­of­the­song­transfer­process

Tap­on­DONE,­back­in­the­Songs List­page.

Important!:­ Tap­ on­ “Done”­ only­ after­ the­ transfer­ process­ has­ been­ com-pleted.

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2. File Sharing import

Tap­on­File Sharing­in­the­import­method­selection­pop-up­menu.­The­instructions­included­in­the­panel­will­help­you­connecting­your­device­to­iTunes.­Tap­Done­when­the­device­is­connected­and­you­have­finished­reading­all­the­instructions.

Now­go­to­the­App­section­of­iTunes­(the­same­we­described­in­the­Recorder­chapter)­and­drag­the­file­you­want­to­import­in­the­VocaLive­Documents­window.­After­some­seconds­your­device­will­start­syncing­and­your­song­will­appear­in­the­songs­list.

Connect­ your­ device­ directly­ to­ iTunes­ and­ drag­ your­ audio­ files­ in­ the­VocaLive’s­Documents­window­to­avoid­tapping­on­ADD­SONG.

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3. iPod library import (iOS 4.1 or later is required)

Tap­on­iPod Library­to­access­your­song­collection­within­your­iPhone­/­iPod­/­iPad.­

A­window­like­the­one­below­will­appear.­Browse­the­library­using­the­but-tons­on­the­bottom­and­tap­on­‘+’­to­add­the­songs­to­VocaLive’s­song­list.

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Tap­ on­ Done­ when­ you­ have­ finished­ selecting­ all­ the­ songs­ you­ want­ to­import,­and­then­the­extracting­process­will­start.

All­the­songs­you­have­selected­will­appear­in­the­VocaLive­songs­list.

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10.2 Playing your songs

Tap­ on­ PLAY­ to­ play/pause­ your­ song­ (note­ that­ VocaLive­ will­ need­ to­expand­your­songs­the­first­time­you­play­them.

You­can­also­ loop­ the­entire­song­by­ tapping­on­LOOP­or­ just­a­section­of­it­by­choosing­the­start­and­end­of­the­loop­with­the­A­and­B­buttons.­The­slider­under­the­PLAY­button­allows­you­to­choose­the­starting­point,­while­the­VOLUME­one­is­the­volume control­of­your­imported­songs.­A­display­on­the­right­of­the­play­button­will­always­show­you­your­position­in­the­song.

There­is­no­limit­on­the­number­of­songs­that­you­can­import.­ If­you­want­to­erase­a­song,­just­select­it­on­the­list­and­tap­on­the­DELETE­button­at­the­bottom­of­the­interface.

VocaLive­includes­also­a­SPEEDTRAINER.­Move­the­SPEEDTRAINER­slider­to­change­the­speed­of­a­song­without­affecting­its­pitch.­Slow­down­or­speed­up­your­songs­for­learning­purposes­or­just­for­fun.

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The­TO­REC­button­at­the­bottom­of­the­interface­lets­you­copy­the­currently­selected­song­to­one­track­of­the­recorder,­so­you­can­record­new­parts­on­it.­The­figure­below­shows­the­track­selection­menu­that­lets­you­choose­where­to­ put­ your­ song.­ A­ message­ will­ appear­ to­ inform­ you­ that­ VocaLive­ has­finished­copying­the­song­to­the­recorder.

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10.3 Wireless connection between your iPhone and computer

If­ you­ experience­ problems­ creating­ the­ network­ between­ your­ iPhone­ /­iPod­/­iPad­and­your­computer,­this­can­be­due­to­a­firewall­that­is­stopping­the­connection­request­to­your­iPhone­/­iPod­/­iPad­from­the­computer.

If­your­computer­has­a­net­adapter­you­can­overcome­this­problem­by­estab-lishing­a­direct­connection.

To­ connect­ your­ iPhone/iPod/iPad­ directly­ to­ your­ computer­ follow­ these­steps:

MAC:1.­ Turn­your­AirPort­On2.­ Choose­‘Create­Network’­from­the­‘Network­Preferences’­drop­down­

menu­and­give­a­name­to­the­network­you’ve­just­created3.­ Tap­the­Settings­button­on­your­ iPhone/iPod/iPad,­ then­on­ ‘Wi-Fi’­

and­choose­your­new­Network

PC:1.­ Check­that­you­have­a­Wi-Fi­adapter­and­that­it­is­enabled2.­ Create­a­new­‘ad-hoc’­Network­and­give­it­a­name­(the­‘ad­hoc’­con-

nection­can­also­be­called­‘computer-to-computer’)3.­ Tap­the­Settings­button­on­your­ iPhone/iPod/iPad,­ then­on­ ‘Wi-Fi’­

and­choose­your­new­Network

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Chapter 11 Shop

Tapping­on­the­SHOP­button­takes­you­to­the­VocaLive­Gear­Shop­where­you­can­purchase­additional­features­for­your­app.

Scroll­through­the­list­to­read­the­name,­description­and­price­of­the­avail-able­models­and­premium­features.

When­you­find­a­model­or­feature­that­you­like,­ just­tap­on­it­and­a­panel­will­appear­to­confirm­the­purchase.­Insert­here­your­iTunes­Store­password,­confirm,­and­the­selected­model­or­feature­will­be­immediately­part­of­your­app!­

After­your­purchase,­the­new­model­or­feature­will­disappear­from­the­SHOP­section­and­appear­in­the­FX­or­REC­section.

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Chapter 12 Account

Tap­on­the­USER­button­to­register­VocaLive­and­unlock­the­free­FX.­A­User Registration­pop-up­message­will­appear.­Choose­ ‘Existing­account’­ if­you­have­already­an­IK­Multimedia­Account;­choose­‘Create new account’­if­you­have­never­registered­an­IK­Multimedia­product.­

Note:­ This­ does­ not­ refer­ to­ your­ iTunes­ account­ but­ rather­ to­ your­ user­account­with­IK­Multimedia.

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12.1 Existing account

Enter­ your­ Username­ and­ Password­ of­ your­ User­ Area­ account­ on­ IK­Multimedia’s­site,­and­tap­on­Register.­This­will­unlock­the­free­FX­included­in­your­VocaLive­app.

If­ you­ have­ lost­ your­ password,­ tap­ on­ ‘Forgot password­ ?’,­ submit­ your­e-mail­address,­and­a­new­password­will­be­sent­to­your­e-mail­account.

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12.2 Create new account

If­you­don’t­have­a­User­Area­account­with­IK­Multimedia,­tap­the­Create new account­button­to­create­a­new­one.­

You­ can­ access­ the­ New Account­ page­ from­ the­ initial­ User Registration­pop-up­message­or­from­the­Existing­account­page.­

After­entering­the­New Account­page,­ fill­ in­your­details­ (First­name,­Last­name,­ E-mail,­ Country­ and­ Phone)­ and­ tap­ on­ Register­ to­ create­ your­ IK­Multimedia­ account.­ If­ you­ need­ further­ explanation­ of­ the­ registration­process,­just­tap­on­the­‘?’­button.

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iRig™,­iRig™­Mic­and­VocaLive™,­are­trademarks­or­registered­trademarks­property­of­IK­Multimedia­Production­Srl.

All­other­product­names­and­images,­trademarks­and­artists­names­are­the­property­of­their­respective­owners,­which­are­in­no­way­associated­or­affiliated­with­IK­Multimedia.­Product­names­are­used­solely­for­the­

purpose­of­identifying­the­specific­products­that­were­studied­during­IK­Multimedia’s­sound­model­development­and­for­describing­certain­types­of­

tones­produced­with­IK­Multimedia’s­digital­modeling­technology.­Use­of­these­names­does­not­imply­any­cooperation­or­endorsement.

­www.ikmultimedia.com/vocalive

IK­Multimedia­Production,­Via­dell’industria­46,­41122,­Modena,­Italy.Phone:­+39-059-285496­-­Fax:­+39-059-2861671­

IK­Multimedia­US­LLC,­1153­Sawgrass­Corporate­Pkwy.­Sunrise,­FL­33323Phone:­(954)­846-9101­-­Fax:­(954)­846-9077­

www.ikmultimedia.com

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